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Pairing Bryston 28b3 with tubes

Hello all

I have a pair of Bryston 28b3 monoblock which I want to pair up with a tube pre-amplifier.

I want to add that "tubemagic" to make the music come alive and I´m interested in hearing from
you guys what you recommend. What could be a great match with the monoblocs from Bryston. 

These are some of the pre-amps I´ve been reading up on.

- Cortese from http://www.supratek.com.au/
- Microzotle from LTA https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/products/microzotl-preamplifier

The speakers I will have is custommade with these specs

Drivers: 4 x 17,4cm
Treble: 1 x 2,8cm
Impedance: 7 ohm
Effect: 800W
Maximum effect: >20 kW (> 400 hz)
Sensitivity: 92dB-2.83 V
Power handling: 5w (min) to 2000 W (max)
Soundpressure: >130 dB/pair, 100 Hz (1,4 kW)

Thanks

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melchor OP
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the newer B-series is a bit tubelike in character and NOT like the old ST-model. But I will search around, thanks

jimmy2615
436 posts
 

I also have the 2.5B cubed but paired with a Primaluna Evo400.  I greatly prefer this pairing than that with the amp and a Bryston preamp.  It’s a great preamp and reasonably priced.  

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melchor OP
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thx

soix
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What preamp are you using now, and what specific improvements/sound characteristics are you looking for?

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melchor OP
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I´m not using anything as today. This is for a client, but he would want the clean power from the Brystons but he also like the warm (not syrap) lifelike sound of tubes. Nothing is set up as of now. 

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Monoblock Bryston 29b3 - check

Pre-amp - Bryston BR-20/BP17 (not tubes), Supratek, octave audio, ?

DAC - Halo Audio Dac, ??

Source/Frontend: Taiko musicserver

From what I have heard; Jadis/Kondo are very thick sounding, too much of a tube amp. But I am open for suggestions.

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